Philippine Nautical Training Institute Case Study

1. COMPANY PROFILE/CORPORATE INFORMATION
The Philippine Nautical Training Institute (PNTI) was organized and incorporated on April 18, 1994 principally to provide training courses for Filipino seafarers who meet the requirements of the Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping (STCW-95) as adopted by International Maritime Organization (IMO).
PNTI provides basic, upgrading, and specialized courses or programs in accordance with the requirements of IMO-STCW-95 for the promotion of safety of life and property at sea, the protection of the marine environment, the advancement of maritime environment, the advancement of the maritime skills, efficiency in operation and safety in navigation of domestic and international fleets manned

It has consistently complied with the standards of excellence required by Commission on Higher Education, The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority and the Maritime Industry Authority. Moreover, it is also certified by TÜV SÜD Philippines to have compliance to the quality standards of ISO 9001:2008.
With Virtue and Quality at the heart of its policies, PNTC Colleges is proud to be renowned as one of the best maritime colleges and training centers in the country and also as growing educational institution in business. Having the best and most complete maritime facilities, qualified and competent instructors and teachers and an enduring dedication to quality has allowed PNTC Colleges to become what it is known for today. More importantly, it has equipped its students and trainees with the skills and discipline to fulfill their dreams and to become competitive wherever they may be.
Having been built based on the vision and creative artistry of our president, Atty. Hernani N. Fabia, the new training center is his pet project. It was conceived and inspired by his lofty ideals of providing not only the best, but also excellent maritime education and training services to Filipino seafarers, especially our BSMT/BSMarE cadets who deserve a world-class training ground for future

Its main office is located in the Intramuros Corporate Plaza in Intramuros, Manila. It is where the registration for training courses, the releasing of certificates, the application for the Certificate of Proficiency (COP) and the training classes are conducted and it likewise houses the Full Mission Bridge Simulator with four mini bridge stations and the Full Mission Engine Simulators. Over the years, PNTC Colleges has evolved into a certified maritime training provider offering 35 STCW-approved and 31 in-house training courses; an Assessment Center; and a Maritime Higher Education Institution. PNTC College’s Assessment Center which started this year is duly accredited and approved by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to conduct assessment for the issuance of the Certificate of Competency (COC) Ratings. It remains steadfast in its commitment to be the premier, leading and most comprehensive maritime training center in the country.
A new building space (4th floor) in ECJ building along Intramuros, Manila was acquired by PNTC Colleges last year. Unit 401 has 1,191.4 sq meters and Unit 402 with 1,3395.82 sq. meters in floor area to accommodate training classes/services, particularly simulator courses for management level